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how would you know? Assumption is a dangerous approach.

Indeed; few in the industry deserve the accolade 'legend' - BB King certainly does.

Thanks foxy, if it had been named later it may have become Malcolm Park

Why can't we relocate somewhere warm?

Goodness, it's done, we voted, I voted, who I voted for didn't get in, I accept it, that's how it is. Life goes on.

How are the bins coming on malc? I'm keeping chewing this gum until I get council approval where to dispose of it

Exciting stuff!

Good for you smudge! Whether I agree with your political stance or otherwise, I would not feel the need to who was wrong or who was right. I'm neither wrong nor right, I simply vote for what I believe is the best compromise

"The thing about the bacon sarnie is that it's a familiar process we can relate to and immediately assess competency." No, it is irrelevant to the job in hand. I never was a fan of him, and didn't vote for them, but surely your rant, which I largely agree with, applies as much to UKIP as to any other party? Or do you expect us all to believe that because you are one of their faithful, they tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? The thing is, we seem to be a pretty intelligent bunch on here, and not afraid to air our opinions, but surely you don't think any one of us actually believes much of the guff that these people speak? When all is said and done, there is no 'quick fix'; no one party can magically do everything that's needed. The country - like many others in a world that is struggling in many ways - is a mess that will take a lot more than a magic wand to fix.

Indeed, Maggie, and a better man for the job would be hard to find.

Sym, the new mayor is one of our very own......

I think that's expecting rather a lot....

I hear we have a new mayor....

Thanks Maggie, so NCC achieved their goal of diverting attention from their failings to those of Tesco.... Although, just read the latest online News Post leader article, and it doesn't mention Tesco once, so thank you NPL.

Isn't he from darkest Peru? Send him home!

What does the editorial say, Maggie? Unfortunately I wasn't available to do Wendy's press release this time so have no idea what to expect. Have they gone the Tescos sold to NCC route or focused on Make a Noise?

great comment, had me giggling

He could well be right, but we can but try. Did you get a nice shot of me, Foxy, I did pose for you!

I must admit to shouting 'boo' when the Ashington bound bus passed.... Oh, and Foxy and his camera were swallowed up by the crowd....

I've heard good words about Melanie too. Good luck to her.

Indeed, Maggie, I didn't get to see Mr Lavery but am very pleased to hear he turned up. It can surely be no coincidence, however, that leaflets and a press release were hastily published and delivered in the 24 hours before the event declaring that NCC has purchased the Tesco property. It should be said, 'in principle'. Wendy, and Brian, have done a stunning job in getting such support in a short time; I believe from the initial comment she made when setting up the MAN4 Page on Facebook to yesterdays gathering was less than a month! Great to see, also, that it remained a good-natured demo. I have heard a figure of 2500 people attended - how to clarify that I don't know, but a quick head count of one small section of the crowd yielded a couple of hundred, so I can certainly see where it comes from. Yesterday showed that the people of the town are fed up, disillusioned and want change, and that the time has come for NCC to do something. Let's hope the support continues.

'In principle' Maggie; show's not over until the fat lady sings. Then, we want to know what ARCH are going to do with it.....

Good God, has it come to this?

Careful Maggie, we can't go damning people for not displaying the poster.